Safety Recall NHTSA · 87V105000 Reported July 15, 1987

Lighting:lamp or socket:brake lights

Q: What is recall 87V105000?

NHTSA recall 87V105000 was issued by Jaguar Cars, Ltd. on July 15, 1987. It addresses: Lighting:lamp or socket:brake lights. The recall affects approximately 3,500 vehicles , with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Jaguar Cars, Ltd. · Exterior Lighting · 3,500 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

87V105000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Jaguar Cars, Ltd.

Component

Exterior Lighting

Vehicles Affected

3,500

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 15, 1987

Defect Summary

Cruise control may fail to disengage in a normal manner upon application of the brakes, and the rear brake lamps may fail due to malfunction of brake lamp microswitch assembly.

Safety Consequence

Possible loss of stop lamps and failure of cruisecontrol to disengage in the normal manner may result in an accident.

Corrective Action

Install a modified microswitch in all vehicles.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Jaguar Cars, Ltd. dealer and reference recall ID 87V105000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 87V105000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 87V105000?

NHTSA recall 87V105000 was issued by Jaguar Cars, Ltd. on July 15, 1987. It addresses: Lighting:lamp or socket:brake lights. The recall affects approximately 3,500 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Jaguar Cars, Ltd. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 87V105000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.